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Luke Hagen

Student Journalist at Mesa Community College

About Me

I am a born and raised Arizonan based in Chandler, Arizona. I will be transferring to Arizona State University in the fall of 2025 to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. My long term goals are to write a book, direct a documentary and become a college professor to inspire students the same way my professors inspired me.

How I Work

My style of work is to take time to think about how I want to get stories done, but I always meet deadlines. I tend to work best under pressure.

My Ethos

I was raised by two politically active public school teachers, which inspired my passion for education and community engagement. My other interests include disability awareness, LGBTQ+ rights and foreign policy.

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My Recent Work

Mesa Legend •

I told you this election was Joever

Editor’s note: This article represents the opinions of the author and does not reflect the views of The Mesa Legend or Mesa Community College.


Well, the results are in and Donald Trump is back in office for a second term. It really was Joever.


The reality TV star-turned-president found liable for sexual abuse, among other things such as trying to effectively rig the 2016 election, even won the popular vote and swept every swing state. More Americans prefer a liable sex abuser over a woman...
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‘It’s been such an honor.’ Miss Native MCC to transfer crown in upcoming pageant

The Miss Native Mesa Community College Pageant will determine the college’s next Native American student ambassador on Nov. 21, a position that comes with an increased number of responsibilities since years past.


At the end of her yearlong reign, Kadence Sayles, a creative writing major and the current Miss Native MCC, will pass the crown to either Raegen Ellis or Tanielle Klah, both members of the Navajo Nation.


Sayles, a member of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation with partial Lakota line...
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MCCCD employees organize drag show to raise scholarship funds

Employees of Maricopa County Community College District would soon host the third annual PRISM Drag Ball at Phoenix College, all in effort to raise money for a scholarship that supports LGBTQ+ students.


Equality Maricopa, described by the district as “a dynamic group of Maricopa Community Colleges employees who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allies,” will hold the event on Nov. 15 at Phoenix College for students, staff and community members alike.


Money raised at the drag ball will go towards th...